Springtown, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Springtown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Springtown and Parker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Parker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Springtown at a glance: Fm 51 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Springtown.
Overview
Parker County has recorded 1,407 truck crashes since 2015, with 778 people injured and 66 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Springtown since 2015, this page uses Parker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fm 51 leads within 10 miles of Springtown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 730 (3), SR-114 (3) and Fm 2123 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Springtown fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along Fm 51; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 51 | 4 |
| Fm 730 | 3 |
| SR-114 | 3 |
| Fm 2123 | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
Springtown at a glance
| Population | 4,843 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,595 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76082) | $92,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76082) | $296,137 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 139 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Springtown
How many truck crashes happen in Springtown?
Parker County has had 1,407 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 66.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Springtown?
Since 2015, Fm 51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Springtown: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Springtown?
Truck crashes in Parker County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Springtown?
Since 2015, Parker County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Springtown compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Parker County records 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Springtown?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.